KLN Foundation
KLN Foundation is a private foundation based in Southlake, Texas. It reported 15 grants totaling $68,000 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Texas.
KLN Foundation at a glance
In short: KLN Foundation gave $68K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,000
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,533
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $814,437
- -6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to KLN Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 819 Independence Parkway, Southlake, TX 76092
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KLN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Tarrant County ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to recipients in Washington, and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is KLN Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Safehaven of Tarrant County Arlington, TX | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Grace Bible Church Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Youth World Dallas (Church of Faith) Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| The Family Place Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| Girls Inc of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General Contribution | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $814,437 | $136,052 | $105,927 | $68,000 | 15 | $68,000 | $96,759 | $57,302 |
| 2023 | $872,025 | $102,654 | $95,393 | $59,000 | 13 | $59,000 | $66,261 | $53,817 |
| 2022 | $915,008 | $127,315 | $95,661 | $64,500 | 14 | $64,500 | $96,154 | $54,136 |
| 2021 | $821,835 | $111,779 | $83,169 | $57,000 | 14 | $57,000 | $85,610 | $52,241 |
| 2020 | $788,761 | $113,577 | $73,337 | $48,000 | 14 | — | $38,754 | $47,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KLN Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions address domestic and family violence, community needs, poverty, homelessness, and hunger. For example, SafeHaven of Tarrant County says its mission is to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention, and social change. United Way of Tarrant County says it mobilizes the community so all can thrive, while North Texas Food Bank describes its work as hunger relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, KLN reported 15 grants totaling $68,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $15,000 each to United Way of Tarrant County and SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Other listed recipients included Grace Bible Church and Youth World Dallas, each at $5,000; HopeLink, The Family Place, and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, each at $4,000; and Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County, Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, and Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, each at $3,000.
The Family Place says it empowers victims of family violence through safe housing, counseling, and skills-building. HopeLink describes its work as helping people exit poverty through comprehensive services, partnerships, and advocacy. Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County says it serves people experiencing homelessness through holistic care. Mission Metroplex, which received $1,000, describes providing services including food, clothing, medical and dental care, and tutoring to people in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen L. Neustadt as president, Donald H. Neustadt as treasurer, and Kristin Fay Ingalls as secretary.
KLN Foundation is led by Karen L. Neustadt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen L. Neustadt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald H. Neustadt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Fay Ingalls
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about KLN Foundation
How much does KLN Foundation give each year?
KLN Foundation gave $68K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 13 grants.
What is KLN Foundation's typical grant size?
KLN Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,533, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KLN Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does KLN Foundation give grants?
KLN Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (5 grants), Dallas, TX (5 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does KLN Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KLN Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KLN Foundation's largest grantees?
KLN Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Tarrant County ($15,000), Safehaven of Tarrant County ($15,000) and Grace Bible Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KLN Foundation?
KLN Foundation reported $814K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KLN Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions address domestic and family violence, community needs, poverty, homelessness, and hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KLN Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is KLN Foundation's EIN?
KLN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2710712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KLN Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). KLN Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kln-foundation-morg_a255d3a6af604cbf85346f71c93a34d2
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